Marshall Briefs

May 10, 2006|STAFF REPORTS

PLYMOUTH

Sunday burglary and theft at Webster Elementary probed

Plymouth police are investigating a burglary and theft at Webster Elementary School Sunday night. Detective Sgt. Leo Mangus said the incident was reported Monday at the school located at 1101 S. Michigan St. Mangus said police have not yet determined how people entered the building, but during the investigation did learn that the intruders went through the entire school, opening drawers. Some areas inside the school, Mangus noted, were damaged, and several windows also were broken. Several items not yet described by police were taken from the school. Anyone with information concerning the incident should contact Mangus at the Plymouth Police Department, (574) 936-2126. PLYMOUTH

Volunteers wanted Saturday for annual bird count

Marshall County's annual May bird count will be undertaken Saturday. Anyone wishing to participate in the event, which will count bird species throughout the county, including lakes, rivers, wetlands, fields, farms, back roads and backyards, should contact Steve Nuss at (574) 936-4029. Participants will meet at 7 a.m. that day at Christos Family Dining, 2227 N. Michigan St. Residents who are not available for the entire day can help by counting species at their yard feeders and report in, Nuss said. Tom Leggett, who has organized the local count for many years, has relocated to Grand Rapids, Mich., but will be in Plymouth to help out, Nuss said. PLYMOUTH

Program on education options scheduled for May 17

The Marshall County Single Parent Program will provide information for education options, community resources, scholarships, financial aid and how to become a student. The program is slated from 6 to 9 p.m. May 17 at Marshall County Council On Aging/Older Adults Services, 1305 W. Harrison St. Organizations scheduled to attend with information include Ancilla College, Bethel College, Brown Mackie College, Plymouth Adult Basic Education GED/ESL program, Goodwill Industries Vocational Services Programs, College of Technology at Purdue University South Bend, Indiana University South Bend, Indiana Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tri State University, Indiana Tech, Holy Cross College, Goshen College, and Ivy Tech Community College. For more information, contact Charlotte Riale of Marshall County Single Parent Program, (574) 936-6043. PLYMOUTH

Commissioners set hearing for off-road vehicle ordinance

The Marshall County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider a proposed off-road vehicle ordinance. The hearing is scheduled at 11:20 a.m. June 5, in the commissioners' meeting room on the second floor of the Marshall County Building, 112 W. Jefferson St. The commissioners will receive and hear all remonstrances and objections from interested people at that time.